MLB Twitter impressed as Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws one-hit shutout while not throwing a pitch above 90 mph: "3 K's is nuts"

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks isn't one to light up the radar guns. He makes his living by spinning the ball, missing barrels, and getting ground ball outs. That couldn't have been more evident in his stellar performance on Saturday.

Hendricks shut down the San Francisco Giants completely. He went eight innings, giving up just one hit and striking out three batters. He did all of this while not throwing a pitch above 90 mph.

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The Cubs went on to win the game 4-0, improving their record to 28-36. Saturday's performance also gives the Cubs the series win as they took game one on Friday 3-2. They'll look to complete the sweep on Sunday.

This was Hendricks' first win of the year. He's not pitching poorly, as he's 1-2 with a 3.09 ERA. He hasn't been put in a position to get the win all that much this year.

Here are some of the best fan reactions to Hendricks' efforts.

"3 K's is nuts" one fan tweeted.

hudson

@oghudsonknox

@TalkinBaseball_ 3 K’s is nuts

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@TalkinBaseball_ 3 K’s is nuts

"Ngl this is cooler than running up the radar gun" another fan tweeted.

Joey Bangs

@sportsbooking1

@TalkinBaseball_ ngl this is cooler than running up the radar gun

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@TalkinBaseball_ ngl this is cooler than running up the radar gun

Richie⚾️🏛🏈Ba〽️bara🇺🇸🇮🇹

@richie_bambara

@TalkinBaseball_ He can pitch.

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@TalkinBaseball_ He can pitch.

Devon

@patswrId

@TalkinBaseball_ Wow

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@TalkinBaseball_ Wow

Goes without saying that baseball fans are impressed with Cubs pitcher. In an era where most starting pitchers are nearing triple digits, it's fun to see a pitcher on the opposite end having success.

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Isaiah

@IsaiahB831

@TalkinBaseball_ Giants need to fire the hitting coach & Gabe Kapler Giants offense soo mid

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@TalkinBaseball_ Giants need to fire the hitting coach & Gabe Kapler Giants offense soo mid

Sammy Meadows

@SammyMeadows12

Been doing this for years. 🥱 twitter.com/talkinbaseball…

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Been doing this for years. 🥱 twitter.com/talkinbaseball…

pau (28-36)

@paudagoat

@oghudsonknox @TalkinBaseball_ hendricks has been a ground ball pitcher his whole career

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@oghudsonknox @TalkinBaseball_ hendricks has been a ground ball pitcher his whole career

Corey Burnett

@coreyburnett

@TalkinBaseball_ The way that baseball was intended to be played.

@TalkinBaseball_ The way that baseball was intended to be played.

José Franjul

@JF12M_

@TalkinBaseball_ Vintage Kyle Hendricks today

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@TalkinBaseball_ Vintage Kyle Hendricks today

Hendricks proves that one can still succeed in the league as a slower pitcher without messing with a funky delivery. Typically, pitchers will try to drop their arm slot or hide the ball until the last second, but not Hendricks.

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Chicago Cubs could be a sneaky contender in the National League Central

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Chicago Cubs v San Francisco Giants

The National League Central is one of the few divisions where there isn't a clear winner. The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten off to one of the worst starts ever.

The Chicago Cubs are just 5.5 games behind the division-leading Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers. This is a dream for a team that is a few games under .500.

While the team isn't full of All-Stars, they have players with a never-back-down mentality. One of those guys is Dansby Swanson, whom the Cubs signed in free agency.

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